Welcome

Welcome

Welcome to Villa Giardini del Principe, an exclusive historical residence with stunning sea views and three amazing pools at just 50m from the sea.

The perfect location to explore Sicily, its rich history and culture, its gastronomical delicacies, its beautiful beaches and warm welcome. As well as an idyllic setting for your special event or occasion.

Fabio

22 guests

10 bedrooms

10 bathrooms

Villa Giardini del Principe is surrounded by magnificent palm-filled botanic gardens, has a shady gazebo and a beautiful covered outdoor kitchen.
There are three separate pools (main pool is 20x8 mt), each on different levels, and direct beach access from the property.

The structure is offered on an exclusive basis and includes four luxury accommodations, for a total capacity of 22 guests.

MAIN HOUSE (sleeps 10):
The main house is on two floors and with its 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms accommodates up to 10 guests. Located in a raised and central position within Villa Giardini del Principe, at 50 meters from the sea, the main house dominates the botanic garden, the loquat garden and the gulf.
The entrance hall leads to an elegant dining room with a piano and direct access to a large terrace overlooking the sea. Next to the dining room is the living room with a working fireplace, confortable sofas and Full HD, 3D Smart TV. In the same floor a bathroom with sea view.
On the ground floor, a panoramic fully equipped kitchen overlooking the garden and the pools. An external covered terrace is equipped with a large barbecue and is ideal for dining outside under the relaxing sound of the waterfalls.
The sleeping quarters upstairs consists of 5 bedrooms all with sea-view private balcony (4 ensuite double bedrooms and a twin included in one of the suites). 5 bathrooms of which 1 en-suite and 1 next to the living room) Also a second dining room an kitchenette leading to an outdoor terrace.

COTTAGE ONE (sleeps 4):
independent cottage of 60 m2 which sleeps 4, located in a central position within Villa Giardini del Principe, a few meters away from the pools complex.
The access is from a charming and secluded private garden and patio with an external dining table under the shade of a bay tree.
At the entrance there is a dining room with a fully equipped kitchenette. On the same floor a living room with sofas and TV, a twin bedroom overlooking the garden, ensuite toilet with shower and a storage room. The shower cabin is equipped with hydro-massage, music and light effects.
Through a beautifully designed staircase, the living rooms leads to the first floor where there is a bright master bedroom with sea-view and ensuite bathroom also overlooking the sea and the garden.

COTTAGE TWO (sleeps 6):
Independent cottage of 70 m2 that sleeps 4-6, enclosed in the loquat garden at 30 mt from the pool complex. It includes a wide private garden, a sitting room, kitchen, double bedroom with ensuite bathroom, bedroom with bunk beds, second bathroom.
The access is from a private and secluded garden and patio, shaded by a Jacaranda tree, a pond with water plants in a background of natural rocks with underwood plants. Wide terracotta seats in the shade create a relaxing area. External dining table for 6.
The entrance is on large living room with windows on the garden, corner sofa bed, dining table for 4-6 and TV. The living room leads to a fully equipped kitchen with access to the garden.
The double bedroom overlooking the loquat garden has an ensuite bathroom with a special shower cabin with hydro-massage, music and lights.
Second bedroom with two bunk beds, wardrobe and window on the loquat garden and second bathroom with the same view.
In the hall a large wardrobe with mirror doors.

COTTAGE THREE (sleeps 2):
Independent and secluded cottage for two on a raised uphill location within the garden and orchard of the villa offering a panoramic view on the sea bay.

This cottage is ideal for couples looking for the privacy of their own accommodation while being immersed in a beautiful garden.

The cottage has its own private spacious covered terrace, with sea views and dining table. The entrance leads into the main studio-style bedroom, which has a double bed and dining table. There is an en suite bathroom and a kitchen which looks out over the terrace.

Accommodation

Extensive grounds.

Swimming pool

From the main pool (20x8m), a waterfall feeds a large heated Jacuzzi pool that can seat 12 people. From the Jacuzzi pool, a second waterfall feeds a children heated pool (6x3m). Water is kept constantly crystal clear by a computerized filtering system.

Spa facilities

Heated outdoor large Jacuzzi that can seat 12 people.
Children toys for the main pool.

Entertainment

Satellite Full HD, 3D Smart TV with web browsing. DVD player. Additional outdoor LCD TV in the gazebo and in each cottage.

Barbecue

A large barbecue in the covered terrace of the main house and a barbecue in each cottage.

Good to know

Celebrating an anniversary, birthday or wedding? Villa Giardini del Principe offers the space, privacy, beauty and cook service to make your special celebration perfect. We can seat comfortably in our gazebo up to 170 guests.

Concierge

Maid (additional service)

Daily cleaning service fee - starting from €500/week (includes 5 hrs compulsory daily cleaning of all outdoor spaces, bed remaking and toilets/kitchen cleaning in the Main House). Linen and towels change on Wednesday. Additional maid service at €12/hour.

Cook (additional service)

Private food service for large groups (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with a wide selection of regional dishes.

Grocery shopping included

Welcome basket and cocktail.

Grocery shopping (additional service)

Private food service includes grocery shopping. Pre-stocking on request.

Transfers (additional service)

Airport shuttle for up to 18 guests.

Further services

24/7 local support.

Childcare (additional service)

Baby sitting upon request.

Further services

Private RIB boat with skipper (fee) and rowing boat with engine (free). Private guided tours to Palermo and surroundings with private bus (fee). Cooking lessons by a chef at the outdoor kitchen on the pool (fee). Yoga. Photography course.

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Location

The villa is located in Sicily on the coast between Palermo and Cefalù, at 50 mt from the sea and conveniently located at 2 km from the highway access.

Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, often to the closest town or village.

The location

Villa Giardini del Principe is located in Sicily on the coast between Palermo and Cefalù, at 50 mt from the sea and set in a picturesque coastal town with a good selection of fine bars and restaurants.

The villa is surrounded by magnificent palm-filled gardens, has a shady gazebo and a beautiful covered outdoor kitchen overlooking the pools.
There are three separate pools, each on different levels, and direct beach access from the property.

The villa is close to the former buildings of the tuna fisheries that date back to the 16th century and to a little touristic port. The main house is enclosed by an ancient loquat garden known as "Big garden of Principi Lanza".

The Lanza family, which dates back to the 13th century, has been one of the most important and ancient aristocratic families of Sicily. Their suggestive Castle built in the 10th century on sea rocks, is at only 200 mt of distance from the villa.

The Castle has been elected as as preferred residence by Prince Raimondo Lanza and has seen illustrious guests, like Susanna Agnelli, the writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, the shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, to name a few.

Eating out

Restaurants, bars and supermarkets are all within walking distance.

Things to do

Guests are offered the exclusive free use of a rowing boat with engine. The oars are the only method allowed by law to land on some of the unspoiled beaches near the villa. On your way we suggest you to stop, moor the boat in a small local bay and enjoy a lunch in a fascinating seafood restaurant with tables on the sea rocks.

Guests are offered the exclusive daily chartering of a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) with skipper service included. The RIB has high performance and high capacity, carries up to 22 people, has a length of 8 mt and an inboard engine of 6,200 cc (320 hp). It is equipped with a range of accessories for the comfort of passengers: wide cushions, canopies, shower, refrigerator, radio and CD player.

Both watercraft are moored in the small touristic port opposite the villa and offer an ideal solution for guest to enjoy the beauty of the coast and nearby beaches, some reachable in 5 minutes.
With only 20 min of navigation you van reach Capo Zafferano with its fascinating rocky cliffs and crystal clear waters. Cefalù is at only 45 minutes away. A daily excursion to the islands Alicudi or Ustica requires just 1hr50 min of navigation. The island Filicudi is 2h10 min away.

Touristic tours to the historical highlights of Palermo and Monreale, only 30 km away, can be organised with our own guide (art historian) traveling with a bus for up to 18 people. We have designed six routes to explore Palermo in different periods (Arab-Norman, Baroque, Liberty), to visits its aristocratic Palaces, the Byzantine Cathedral of Monreale and the 10th century Castle near the villa built on the sea rocks.

Cooking lessons by a chef at the private outdoor kitchen on the pool. Numerous traditional Sicilian dishes to select.

Live like a local!

The guests of Villa Giardini del Principe are offered the exclusive daily chartering of a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) with skipper service included.

The RIB is moored in the small touristic port opposite the villa. This is easily accessible trough private facilities that include a terrace overlooking the sea, a changing room, toilet and shower.

The RIB has high performance and high capacity, carries up to 22 people, has a length of 8 mt and an inboard engine of 6,200 cc (320 hp). It is equipped with a range of accessories for the comfort of passengers: wide cushions, canopies, shower, refrigerator, radio and DVD player.

It is an ideal solution to enjoy the beauty of the coast and of the nearby islands. With only 20 min of navigation you van reach Capo Zafferano with its fascinating rocky cliffs and cristal clear waters. Cefalù is at only 45 minutes of distance. A daily excursion to the islands Alicudi or Ustica requires just 1hr50 min of navigation. The island Filicudi is 2:10 min away.

Booking Details

Non-exclusive use of the villas is also possible. Please enquire within.
For groups larger than 18 people, up to four additional guests are accommodated in a third cottage (double bed) and on a twin bedroom in the Main House.

Booking Conditions

Change-over days: Saturday to Saturday (unless otherwise agreed)

Min 7 nights stay.

30% non-refundable deposit is required in order to secure a booking. The balance will be requested 60 days prior to your check-in.

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